The Professional Standards Division is responsible for providing a myriad of critical services that support the mission and operations of the Rutgers University Police Department (RUPD). Click on the links below to learn more about our services:

Accreditation

After several years of intense review, the RUPD exceeded the requirements of highly regarded and broadly recognized bodies of Law Enforcement Accreditation standards. This represents the satisfactory completion of a thorough agency-wide self evaluation, followed by a comprehensive review by a team of independent assessors. The RUPD is proud to be accredited through CALEA, NJSACOP LEAP and IACLEA.

Internal Affairs

The RUPD recognizes that mistakes may be made and the actions of our employees may fall short of expectations. Reports of misconduct are investigated regardless of the source while ensuring appropriate due process assurances are provided.

To learn more about the internal affairs process, to download the most recently available Internal Affairs Annual Summary report for the RUPD, or to download a Personnel Complaint Form please visit the internal affairs website.

Background Investigations

The RUPD conducts detailed investigations of applicants to include previous criminal behavior, prior work performance, credit, driving record and personal relationships. The process for sworn applicants also includes an oral interview board, a background interview, and psychological and medical evaluations followed by rigorous instruction at a PTC approved Police Academy.

9-1-1 Communications & Related Technologies

The RUPD's Shared Services 9-1-1 Communications Center is responsible for dispatching, coordinating, and monitoring radio communications for agency officers and other law enforcement, emergency, and/or public safety personnel 24/7. While physically located in New Brunswick, the center is a shared resource equipped with the latest in public safety technologies including: enhanced 9-1-1 capabilities, real time monitoring of burglar and fire alarms, as well as the most current public safety radio communications standard available today.

Training & Professional Development

The RUPD's Training & Professional Development Unit is committed to delivering exceptional law enforcement training to both sworn and professional staff to prepare them for exemplary service to the communities we serve.

Rutgers University collects crime statistics that occur on and off campus through the Clery Statistics Database. To obtain access to the database, please contact Deputy Chief Michael Rein at 848-932-4930 or via email at michael.rein@rutgers.edu.

Office of Emergency Management Liaison / Extra Duty Section

A Police commander is assigned full-time to liaise between the RUPD and the University's Office of Emergency Management. This commander assists OEM in conducting emergency drills and working together with our counterparts on the municipal and county levels. In addition, this commander is responsible for law enforcement coverage at events of varying scale occurring at Rutgers University. To arrange for a police officer to be assigned to your event, please contact Lt. Matthew Gulsby or by phone at: (848) 932-4943.